These are the best vegan ice creams to keep you cool this summer
Gone are the days when the only ice cream flavour that vegans could find in the shops was vanilla. Now, going dairy-free has never been easier.
There are heaps of plant-based ice creams on the market – the biggest problem is fitting them all in your freezer!
Whether you’re looking for simple yet sweet flavours or more indulgent options, there’s something to cater to everyone’s tastes. Here’s our round-up of the best vegan ice cream brands in the UK.
Wicked Kitchen
Wicked Kitchen launched an extensive range of frozen dairy-free products and they don’t disappoint.
Choose from classic ice cream tubs, cones and lollies to stay cool all summer.
Available at Tesco.
Ben & Jerry’s NON-DAIRY
Ben & Jerry’s long-anticipated vegan delights certainly don’t disappoint.
With a range of amazing flavours, including Cookies on Cookie Dough, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Salted Caramel Brownie, Save Our Swirled, Netflix & Chill’d, Change the Whirled and Sundae Berry Revolutionary.
Available at most UK supermarkets.
VEGAN CORNETTO
Vegan Cornetto ice creams are here – hurrah!
This summer staple means that you can chomp your way through a traditional vanilla ice cream cone topped with chocolate and nuts.
They’re made with soy and have a crunchy cone that’s gluten-free too. If you can’t find the Wall’s version, then you’ll find own-brand Free From Cones in various supermarkets.
Available at most UK supermarkets.
Booja-Booja
If you’re looking for seriously indulgent ice cream, Booja-Booja is dairy-free, kosher and available in all kinds of amazing flavours including Caramel Pecan Praline and Chocolate Salted Caramel.
Available at health stores and independent stockists.
Alpro
The dairy-free genius that is Alpro has four flavours of ice cream under its belt: Vanilla, Coconut, Chocolate Hazelnut and Salted Caramel… mmmm.
Completely plant-based, these tubs contain less sugar than many others in the UK market.
Available at most UK supermarkets.
VEGAN Magnum
Magnum finally launched a Vegan Classic and a Vegan Almond version of its incredibly popular chocolate-covered ice cream.
They taste just as good as the original, if not better. Believe us when we say it’s hard to stop at one…
Available at most UK supermarkets.
Swedish Glace
If you like ice cream that offers heavenly taste in every scoop, Swedish Glace is the one for you.
Available in most UK supermarkets, it’s easy to get hold of and it’s not too pricey, either. There are various flavours to choose from, including classic Vanilla, Chocolate and Raspberry.
Available at most UK supermarkets.
Oatly
The popular oat milk brand has expanded into the world of ice cream… and we love it!
Oatly’s vegan ice cream is available in Chocolate, Vanilla, Salted Caramel, Chocolate Fudge, Strawberry and Hazelnut Swirl flavours.
Available at most UK supermarkets.
Halo Top
If you really fancy treating yourself, Halo Top offers a whopping seven vegan ice cream flavours to choose from!
Go for classic varieties like Chocolate, or indulge in Birthday Cake, Candy Bar and Peanut Butter Cup flavours.
Available at most UK supermarkets.
Roar
Roar offers a range of must-try vegan ice creams with a slightly unusual twist, from Hazelnut Chocolate Cookie to Coconut Mango Passionfruit Oat Cookie.
This brand is perfect if you prefer more adventurous flavours.
Available at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Ocado and M&S.
M&S Plant Kitchen
M&S expanded their Plant Kitchen range to include two vegan ice cream flavours: Chocolate and Raspberry Ripple.
This dairy-free ice cream is made using coconut cream and it’s utterly delicious.
Available at M&S and Ocado.
MIIRO
MiiRO’s Chocolate and Hazelnut ice cream is the ultimate decadent treat on a hot day.
Be careful, though: these are so moreish you may end up eating the entire pack in one sitting! (Well worth the brain freeze, if you ask us.)
Available at Ocado.
Jude’s
Beloved brand Jude’s boasts an array of vegan ice cream flavours that will make your mouth water.
Choose from Chocolate Brownie, Salted Caramel, Cookie Dough Brownie and a classic Vanilla.
If your freezer has enough space, you can also treat yourself to the vegan ice cream bars in Belgian Chocolate and Salted Caramel flavours.
Available at Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Waitrose, Ocado, Whole Foods, Selfridges and other independent stockists.
Coconut Collaborative
This dairy-free brand offers plenty of vegan goodies, including frozen treats.
Choose from Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Sticks, Salted Caramel Sticks and Vanilla ice cream.
Available at Sainsbury’s, Ocado, Waitrose, Morrisons and Tesco.
For more support with finding delicious dairy alternatives, check out our Choose Dairy-Free campaign.
PAGE UPDATED APRIL 2022
